20 Easy Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes

ByBella Bucchiotti
A plate with sliced meat, potatoes and carrots.

An Instant Pot is one of the handiest kitchen gadgets you can have, which is why so many of us have one and love it. There are lots of different recipes you can make in there and the following Instant Pot Thanksgiving recipes are all well worth making. You can save time and effort making these tasty dishes. There’s something for everyone including hummus, apple crumble, pork loin roast, and plenty more options!

Instant Pot Fireball Apple Shortcakes

Instant Pot Thanksgiving: A plate of apple cinnamon cupcakes topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
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These Instant Pot Fireball apple shortcakes are a winning dish! It’s made with cinnamon apples soaked in Fireball whisky along with premade sponge cake dessert cups.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Fireball Apple Shortcakes

Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Two plates of macaroni and cheese on a white background, perfect for an Instant Pot Thanksgiving feast.
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This is an easy Instant Pot pasta recipe that the whole family will LOVE and this mac and cheese recipe is always a hit. Don’t worry about making too much, because this macaroni Instant Pot recipe is terrific as leftovers the next day.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Instant Pot Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Casserole

A bowl of black rice and carrots on a wooden table, perfect for an Instant Pot Thanksgiving feast.
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Let this leftover turkey wild rice casserole come to the rescue! Combine Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers with wild rice and other ingredients to make this leftover turkey casserole recipe. It is so easy to combine leftover turkey or a turkey breast to make this instant pot wild rice recipe that everyone will love.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Casserole

Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables

Pork tenderloin on a plate with potatoes and carrots. This is one of the best Instant Pot recipes.
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This Instant Pot pork loin roast is an especially great recipe because you can make it in a fraction of the time you’d spend using a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Pork roast with vegetables makes a very easy dinner for busy weeknights.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables

Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs

Instant Pot mashed potatoes with beef and gravy.
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These Instant Pot Short Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender and packed with slow-cooked flavor. They are easy to throw in the instant pot and ready in less than an hour with no wine.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs

Easy Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

A bowl of pulled pork with rosemary sprigs and a fork, perfect for an Instant Pot Thanksgiving.
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This Easy Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin will become your go-to dinner the whole family will love. Tender pork with a sweet brown sugar and balsamic sauce.

Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

Instant Pot Pumpkin Curry Soup

A bowl of pumpkin soup on an Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Curried Pumpkin Soup is full of fall flavors. It’s easy to make with only a few ingredients and it’s great for meal prep.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pumpkin Curry Soup

Instant Pot Classic Whole Chicken Recipe

Roasted chicken with thyme and lemons on a wire rack, perfect for Instant Pot Thanksgiving.
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This instant pot whole chicken recipe is a newly loved staple in our house and makes dinner SO easy! The whole chicken is flavorful, moist, and delicious. It’s sure to be an easy chicken recipe you refer to again and again!

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Classic Whole Chicken Recipe

Instant Pot Tri Tip

Instant Pot Tri Tip in a white dish.
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This Instant Pot Tri Tip recipe is made with vegetables and seasonings that will make this dish melt in your mouth. It’s a hearty and filling dinner that’s made quick and easy in the pressure cooker.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Tri Tip

Instant Pot Turkey Chili

A spoon full of chili and beans in an instant pot.
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Chili is always a good idea on cold days. This recipe is lighter as it uses ground turkey, but it still delivers all of the flavor you crave, in just a few minutes of time thanks to your pressure cooker.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Chili

Instant Pot Broccoli

A plate of broccoli with sesame seeds and sesame oil.
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If you want to make an easy, yet tasty side dish tonight, turn to your instant pot! This has a yummy seasoning blend over the top to take broccoli from bland to amazing in just a few minutes.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Broccoli

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Instant Pot pulled pork with peppers and onions.
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Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes. One of the most flavorful pot roast recipes is the pressure cooker Mississippi Pot Roast. It’s the perfect blend of seasonings and peppers that give it an unbelievable flavor the whole family will enjoy.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Thanksgiving: Mashed sweet potatoes with butter and parsley.
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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Butter, Garlic and Thyme.Super easy Classic Recipe made entirely in the Insta Pot within 20 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce in a white bowl with Instant Pot and Thanksgiving.
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Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is a dish everyone will be excited about at Thanksgiving dinner. Surprisingly easy to make, It’s fresh, sweet, and tart — the perfect flavor for homemade cranberry sauce.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Easy Instant Pot Apple Crumble

Apple crisp with ice cream, served on a plate.
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This Apple Crumble recipe is one of the easiest desserts you can make in the Instant Pot. Vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for beginners.

Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Apple Crumble

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Thanksgiving mashed potatoes with rosemary and garlic.
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Instant Pot mashed potatoes are quick, easy, and hands-off. They’re particularly great while making mashed potatoes for a crowd.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Hummus

A bowl of hummus with chickpeas and parsley, perfect for Instant Pot Thanksgiving.
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This homemade hummus is SO much better than store-bought and oil-free! Vegan, gluten-free, and delicious. Used dried chickpeas for maximum creamy flavor.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Hummus

Instant Pot Coq Au Vin Blanc

A white plate with mushrooms, carrots, potatoes and gravy.
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Make this simple white wine Coq au Vin using an Instant Pot (or slow cooker)! Serve over smashed potatoes for a satisfying and extremely tasty dinner!

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Coq Au Vin Blanc

Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter

A jar of sauce in front of an Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter is so easy and it’s bursting with flavorful warm spices. This recipe is made with pumpkin puree, apple cider, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and more.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter

Instant Pot Pumpkin Bites

A white plate with a few cinnamon donuts on it, perfect for an Instant Pot Thanksgiving dessert.
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These easy Instant Pot pumpkin bites are made in an egg bites mold. With delicious cream cheese filling, these treats are perfect for the holidays and beyond.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pumpkin Bites

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